I have so many stamps, purchased not for stamping, as you might expect, but for edible crafting, and yet I’ve done so little with them. Always on the hunt for new decorating ideas, I’m going to put my stamps to … Read More...
Graham Cracker Decorating
And here I’ve been spending hours making dough, rolling it out, cutting it out and baking like a jerk when I could’ve been decorating graham cracker
s all this time. Tsk Tsk. Easy Peasy cookie decorating: Graham crackers. Check these … Read More...
DIY Mini Cake Stands All Dressed Up
Remind me to do this for every holiday. Or every Wednesday: Dress up mini cake stands to make them look totally festive and adorable. Like these candy-filled mini cake stands for Easter. Make your own from inexpensive craft store supplies, … Read More...
Embracing Life As a New Mother With Cancer
When Heather Von St.James approached me for a guest post about Cancer for a second I thought this is another one of those Spam e-mails but something made me reply. Cancer has taken away our loved ones time and time … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – MaryMaryHandmade
The featured shop of this week is MaryMaryHandmade. MaryMaryHandmade is the work of artist Mary Walke. Mary’s jewelry brings together two very popular things: basic silver jewelry and adorable things. Her necklaces feature super cute renditions of naturally awkward … Read More...
New Bullseye Glass Available
There are fresh new colors available from Bullseye Glass. This is very exciting stuff! I heard it through D&L Art Glass which is a wholesaler but these colors are also available on the Bullseye web site to the general public. … Read More...
Tutorial: My Friendly Tote child’s backpack with personality
Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how to make a child’s backpack with personality. She calls them My Friendly Totes, and they’re appliqued with cute faces. You can make them for boys or for girls, with features that match your … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy A-line knit maxi skirt
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make an A-line maxi skirt. Made from a lightweight knit fabric, the drape is flattering. And with just a few seams, it’s a quick and easy project. Go to Cotton & Curls … Read More...
Unique Beer Bottle Candles
If you’re on the hunt for unique and eco-friendly candles, look no further than UReflections on Etsy. This shop specializes in hand-cut candles made from modified beer bottles, creating a beautiful and functional way to recycle and upcycle glass. … Read More...
Stitchers come in all ages
See this bear? Totally huggable, I know. But look at the workmanship. The straight seams, the gentle sculpting, the beautiful embroidery with moderately advanced stitches. Really lovely. Carolyn Foley of Caro-Rose-Creations says,
… Read More...One of our students, Tara, has finished her
Girl’s Fairy Party
Malia hosted her daughter’s 6th Birthday, and pulled out all the stops! It was a Fairy Themed party, and the kids went on a hunt for their fairies, and in the end, they got to take them home in these … Read More...
Fabric Covered Egg
Fabric covered Easter Egg. And, get ready, you wanna know a secret? They are NO SEW. These sweet eggs look quilted and padded. While they are soft, they are not piece-work. Cinta shares all the tools and tips on Moppet… Read More...
Karamba’s travel cat
Best. Travel pillow. Ever. Karamba! made this funky feline of faux fur and hypoallergenic filling. Imagine napping on a long flight with this kitteh snuggled on your shoulders. Brilliant! Go to her blog for more views and images you can … Read More...
Free bargello pattern: Not-quite diamonds
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint says,
… Read More...This free Bargello Needlepoint pattern uses rectangles as its basis. Squares are far more usual in Bargello, but I love the odd shape of these rectangles, which are crazily turned on their sides.
Make a flock of spring birds
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has guest posted a tutorial over on Sew, Mama, Sew! This sweetheart, Flora, is a soft-sculpture bird sewn from felt and cheerfully embroidered with more spring colors. Go to the tute to learn how … Read More...
Book Give Away
Today is the last day to enter for a chance to win Handmade Hostess.
Please visit the original give away announcement post here, to leave a comment, and enter to win. This book is spectacular.
Felt Toolbox Tutorial with Pattern
Jeanine and Amy are sisters that live on opposite sides of the country but keep in touch by phone and via their blog “Serving Pink Lemonade”. They love sharing their project how-to’s with each other and us. What could be … Read More...
Chocolate Easter Egg Mini Cakes
Oh, I love these so. And all you have to do is take a cookie cutter to a cake to make mini cakes. Plus, these are chocolate. All chocolate. And they look just like chocolate Easter eggs that line the … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroider a vintage handkerchief
Whitney of Whit B. Nimble says,
… Read More...Vintage hankies are gorgeous, inexpensive, and easy to find at antique malls and markets. Personalizing one with a simple design makes for a sweet gift for a friend (how cute would it be in
13 Kitchen Crafts You Will Love
Kitchen crafts are really popular. I alone have made over 15 projects just for my kitchen! It’s probably because the kitchen is the heart of the home, so those of us that like to make our own home decor really … Read More...